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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y233 VGBMOT history

Y233 VGB is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
87,754 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 VGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 VGB was last recorded at 87,754 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 3,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2017: 77,360 miles, lower than 77,722 miles on 14 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,796 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,958 miles
Average per year
3,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,754 miles
  • 2020 – 83,796 miles
  • 2019 – 77,737 miles
  • 2017 – 77,360 miles
  • 2016 – 76,060 miles
  • 2015 – 70,435 miles
  • 2014 – 66,277 miles
  • 2013 – 61,277 miles
  • 2012 – 55,721 miles
  • 2011 – 50,939 miles
  • 2010 – 46,692 miles
  • 2009 – 41,474 miles
  • 2008 – 37,723 miles
  • 2007 – 35,018 miles
  • 2006 – 28,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,754 miles (+3,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    380367817166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,796 miles (+6,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    234934600494
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  3. Pass77,737 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,737 miles
    Test number
    868427712409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking between treads

  4. Pass77,360 miles (-362)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    582063787381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,722 miles (+1,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    462251351452
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  6. Pass76,060 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    238214152990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail76,014 miles (+136)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    238589183751
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo oil shown on dipstick 3 ltrs oil added

  8. Fail75,878 miles (+5,443)13 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    221868786226
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass70,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    458578765078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail70,435 miles (+4,158)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    189653365033
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass66,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    945635264031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,277 miles (+5,000)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    507424164009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass61,277 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    396920563025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded

  14. Fail61,277 miles (+5,556)3 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    479310063016
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded

  15. Pass55,721 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    428126142086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,939 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    356212251001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake is sticking
    • NoteOil level below minimum

  17. Fail50,939 miles (+4,247)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    149071551425
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake is sticking
    • NoteOil level below minimum

  18. Pass46,692 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    833531550090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel filler pipe
    • NoteExhaust system and hangers corroded
    • NoteFuel tank retaining straps corroded
    • NoteRear anti roll bar corroded
    • NoteRear suspension subframe corroded

  19. Fail46,692 miles (+5,218)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    280690650020
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel filler pipe
    • NoteExhaust system and hangers corroded
    • NoteFuel tank retaining straps corroded
    • NoteHandbrake application uneven
    • NoteRear anti roll bar corroded
    • NoteRear suspension subframe corroded

  20. Pass41,474 miles (+3,751)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    141477249043
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroding
    • NoteRear wiper worn
    • NoteSome corrosion on fuel tank and straps
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear discs
    • NoteTyres valves perished/perishing

  21. Pass37,723 miles (+2,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,723 miles
    Test number
    942914048078
    • NoteFitted n/side dipped h/lamp bulb
    • NoteN/side rear disc pitted/scored

  22. Pass35,018 miles (+6,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    933447747039
    • NoteDamage to near side front tyre †

  23. Pass28,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,960 miles
    Test number
    470571256043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y233 VGB

Does Y233 VGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y233 VGB expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y233 VGB?
The MOT on Y233 VGB expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y233 VGB done?
Y233 VGB was recorded at 87,754 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 3,717 miles a year.
Has Y233 VGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 VGB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y233 VGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y233 VGB find?
Y233 VGB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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